salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.8 minutes each way. Most homes (78.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,120 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Utah cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Utah. It is number 59 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tooele?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tooele
| Size | Tooele | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,411 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $803 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,191 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,612 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,160 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tooele overall?
Everyday prices in Utah overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Tooele, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tooele
Life in Tooele
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tooele?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $768 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $381,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tooele, UT?
Renting in Tooele costs a median of about $1,878 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Tooele?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,120 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tooele cheap or expensive?
Tooele is rated OK: rent takes 21.7% of the typical household income of $103,774. It ranks 59th cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tooele?
The median homeowner in Tooele pays $2,175 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Tooele more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Utah are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Tooele?
The median home value in Tooele is $381,400, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
38,405 people live in Tooele. Numbers are typical (middle) values.